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Summer is the season of mosquitoes and, due to the lack of cold winters in recent years, they attack even more. Each of us enjoys the pleasures of summer evenings, but mosquitoes can make our lives really unpleasant. Do you know a home remedy to repel this insect?
How to repel mosquitoes with vanilla sugar ?
Practically everyone has it at home. It is practically the cheapest mosquito repellent. A package of sugar costs only a few crowns. Sprinkle sugar on the place where you spend the evening, or sprinkle it on a plate and place it nearby. The vanilla scent repels mosquitoes.
We can also use vanilla oil to repel mosquitoes, which works on the same principle and has a very intense smell. You can apply it to your body or rub it where you sit. Do not expose the treated skin to direct sunlight, because the oil can cause unwanted stains.
Sugar wins this fight; it is cheaper and does not leave greasy marks on the skin and clothing, and its scent lasts longer.
How to get rid of mosquitoes
Today we would like to share with you one miraculous trick against mosquitoes. Thanks to it you can now safely work in the garden in the evening or relax in the courtyard or in the garden.
All the ingredients of this miracle are definitely available in every home, because we use these liquids almost every day.
All you need is vegetable oil (absolutely any), hair shampoo and 9% vinegar.
All these liquids must be mixed in a ratio of 1: 1: 1 (i.e. in the same amount). By mixing you obtain a white emulsion, whose shelf life is unlimited. However, there is no need to hurry.
The emulsion must be applied to the skin and you can stay outside in the evening and at night.
How to repel mosquitoes using Alpa
I have tested this recipe for years and it never failed me. It works as an excellent mosquito repellent, even around water – I use it when I go fishing and the mosquitoes don’t bother me. In addition, it also works against ticks. Just grate the zest of 1 lemon and add it to 200 ml of Alpa. Add 10 cloves and let them steep for about a week. Then strain through gauze and pour into a sprayer. Use it as a classic repellent.
Valerian is the best plant against mosquitoes for me. Just place it in the room or burn it dried and use it as incense and you will have peace from mosquitoes and flies.
